NR 548 WEEK 3–4 TEST 2 | COMPREHENSIVE
PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT & MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 53
Definition
promotes patient growth and is patient centered
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Attending Nonverbal communication
Verbal communication Therapeutic communication
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2 of 53
Definition
,Partners: Inquire about gender and number of sexual partners
Practices: Inquire about the client's types of sex (i.e., oral, vaginal, anal)
Protection from STIs: Assess about use of STI protection and for
concerns about HIV infection
Past history of STIs: Assess about incidence, treatment, and testing for
STIs
Pregnancy plans: Discuss plans for getting pregnant and pregnancy
prevention
Plus: Assess for trauma, violence, sexual health concerns and provide
support for sexual orientation and gender identity
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Time considerations help facilitate the
Therapeutic Communication
psychiatric interview
The mnemonic Five Ps+ can be
used to guide an assessment of The client's personal history includes
sexual history
Don't know?
3 of 53
Term
the most notable difference between the psychiatric interview and
medical interview:
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, is that the psychiatric interview
is that the psychiatric interview is
serves as the primary diagnostic
used to prescribe medication and
tool used to identify psychiatric
treatment plans.
conditions.
is that the psychiatric interview is that the psychiatric interview is a
focuses solely on physical symptoms brief overview of mental health
and medical history. history for routine check-ups.
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4 of 53
Definition
may precipitate a psychiatric disturbance, while underlying medical
conditions will inform diagnosis and treatment decisions.
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A dental procedure or cosmetic A minor medical illness or routine
surgery checkup
A major medical illness or
A dietary change or exercise routine
surgery
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, 5 of 53
Definition
diagnosis.
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treatment decisions are guided
Social and Developmental History
by
The psychiatric history describes Therapeutic communication
Don't know?
6 of 53
Definition
Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental health
issue?
Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a mental
health issue?
Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or
dementia/Alzheimer's?
Give this one a go later!
PSYCHIATRIC ASSESSMENT & MENTAL HEALTH
NURSING STUDY GUIDE, PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS 2026/2027
1 of 53
Definition
promotes patient growth and is patient centered
Give this one a go later!
Attending Nonverbal communication
Verbal communication Therapeutic communication
Don't know?
2 of 53
Definition
,Partners: Inquire about gender and number of sexual partners
Practices: Inquire about the client's types of sex (i.e., oral, vaginal, anal)
Protection from STIs: Assess about use of STI protection and for
concerns about HIV infection
Past history of STIs: Assess about incidence, treatment, and testing for
STIs
Pregnancy plans: Discuss plans for getting pregnant and pregnancy
prevention
Plus: Assess for trauma, violence, sexual health concerns and provide
support for sexual orientation and gender identity
Give this one a go later!
Time considerations help facilitate the
Therapeutic Communication
psychiatric interview
The mnemonic Five Ps+ can be
used to guide an assessment of The client's personal history includes
sexual history
Don't know?
3 of 53
Term
the most notable difference between the psychiatric interview and
medical interview:
Give this one a go later!
, is that the psychiatric interview
is that the psychiatric interview is
serves as the primary diagnostic
used to prescribe medication and
tool used to identify psychiatric
treatment plans.
conditions.
is that the psychiatric interview is that the psychiatric interview is a
focuses solely on physical symptoms brief overview of mental health
and medical history. history for routine check-ups.
Don't know?
4 of 53
Definition
may precipitate a psychiatric disturbance, while underlying medical
conditions will inform diagnosis and treatment decisions.
Give this one a go later!
A dental procedure or cosmetic A minor medical illness or routine
surgery checkup
A major medical illness or
A dietary change or exercise routine
surgery
Don't know?
, 5 of 53
Definition
diagnosis.
Give this one a go later!
treatment decisions are guided
Social and Developmental History
by
The psychiatric history describes Therapeutic communication
Don't know?
6 of 53
Definition
Has any relative of yours ever been hospitalized for a mental health
issue?
Has any blood relative of yours ever been diagnosed with a mental
health issue?
Has any blood relative of yours had a history of seizures or
dementia/Alzheimer's?
Give this one a go later!
